Alynxes are a species of wild cat the Orlanthi hold sacred. Roughly the size of a bobcat, they are known to have variable appearances, some appearing black while others are gray furred.
The Orlanthi have domesticated them, holding them in high regard because one of Orlanth's brothers, Yinkin, is the patron of alynxes (being one himself).
They are vitally important for keeping vermin down.